Piping Materials

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Piping Materials

• Plumbing Systems
• CNST 305
• Environmental Systems 1
• Dr. Berryman

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Material Selection Criteria
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Steel (carbon) Pipe
Types
Connections
Sizes/Weight
Fittings
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Cast Iron
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Copper (nonferrous)
Types
Connections
Sizes/Weight
Fittings
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Plastics (polymers)
Types
Connections
Sizes/Weight
Fittings
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Stone-based
Types
Connections
Sizes/Weight
Fittings
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Valves
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Terminology

• Riser
• Stack
• Branch
• Main

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Terminology (cont.)

• Vent Lines
• Soil Lines
• Traps
• Air Gap/Break
• Flushometers (flush valves)
• Sump
• Grey water

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Terminology (cont.)

• Potable Water
• Water Service
• Water Distribution Service
• Water Supply System